ALS Institute of NJ Blog

Uncertainty is exhausting. When symptoms are changing and answers feel incomplete, a second opinion can bring clarity, not just a new label, but a clearer plan. In ALS and other neuromuscular conditions, early clarity matters because it shapes the next steps:...

If you’ve just heard the words “ALS,” it can feel like the world tilted. Most families describe the first week as a blur: appointments, questions, fear, and a deep need for something that feels steady. This post is a calm, practical roadmap for the first 7 days: what...

ALS is complex. It isn’t one single switch that turns off. It involves networks: motor neurons, muscle function, inflammation pathways, genetics in some cases, respiratory mechanics, and more. That complexity is exactly why multidisciplinary research matters. At the...

ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis), also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, is a progressive condition that affects the nerve cells (motor neurons) that control voluntary movement. As these motor neurons stop working, the brain gradually loses its ability to communicate...